Prendió (en. Lit)

prɛnˈdjo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of lighting something, such as a fire or a light.
He lit the bonfire on the beach.
Él prendió la fogata en la playa.
To initiate an activity or process.
She sparked the discussion about the project.
Ella prendió la discusión sobre el proyecto.
To catch or capture in a figurative context.
The news ignited the public's interest.
La noticia prendió el interés del público.

Etymology

From Latin 'prehendere', which means to grasp or take.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to set fire
To make something burn.
prender fuego
to turn on the light
To light a lamp or source of light.
prender la luz
to gain popularity
To quickly gain followers or acceptance.
prender en popularidad

Related Words

to light
A verb that means to light or initiate.
prender
fire
An element resulting from the combustion of a substance.
fuego
light
Visible radiation that allows seeing.
luz

Slang Meanings

To be very lively or active.
That party was lit, everyone was dancing and enjoying.
Esa fiesta estuvo prendida, todos bailando y disfrutando.
To connect or get intensely involved in something.
That topic has me hooked, I can't stop reading about it.
Ese tema me tiene prendido, no puedo dejar de leer sobre él.